Event Planner's Guide 2018

Maximum Capacity

{ Auditoriums & Halls }

Amenities (Open year-round unless otherwise noted)

Total Number of Seats

Square Footage

Square Footage

Largest Mtg. Rm.

Total Meeting

Max. No. 8 x 10 Exhibit Booths

No. of Function Rooms

Banquet

Theater

Reception

AUDITORIUMS & HALLS

6700

17

18,800

27,477

200

3400

2000

1200

Formerly known as the Cumberland County Civic Center. One of Maine’s largest exhibit facilities. Perfect for trade shows, conventions and expositions. Located in the heart of downtown Portland. Offering you first class hospitality with fresh & local catering, Centrally located with onsite parking and easy access to I-95, the downtown district, and the Penobscot riverfront. Located in Portland’s graceful City Hall, Merrill Auditorium seats 1,908. Home of the beautiful Kotzschmar organ. Handicapped accessible, on-street parking. New rehearsal hall w/separate entrance. Available for bookings. See ad page 38 A 92,000 sq ft building, featuring an indoor turf, basketball court, 1,550 seat auditorium, 100 seat cafe, 13 conference rooms, 3 story children’s playscape, onsite parking, and more! Owned and operated by the State Theatre, Port City is a contem- porary Art’s District facility with in-house production and catering services. Two floors of flexible space, ample bar and lounge area. Ideal downtown meeting or function space. See ad page 36 The Expo is a large multi-purpose space, perfect for business meetings, banquets, trade shows and special events. We have a world class staff ready to serve you. Imagine the possibilities! See ad page 38 Classically styled, bi-level venue with modern amenities in the heart of the Arts District. Industry leading sound and lights, in-house production, catering services and many flexible seating options. See ad page 36 State of the art lighting, sound, and video systems in our climate controlled space. 1,000 seat theater, minutes from downtown Portland. Variety of different events, educational, and community functions.

CROSS INSURANCE ARENA One Civic Center Sq Portland, ME 04101 (207) 775-3481 FAX: (207) 828-8344

matt_herpich@comcastspectacor.com crossarenaportland.com

6500 18 26,000 52,000 300 6500 2000 1200 chad_kelley@comcastspectacor.com crossinsurancecenter.com

CROSS INSURANCE CENTER 515 Main St Bangor, ME 04401 (207) 561-8300

1908 2

2400 2400 N/A 175 320 175

MERRILL AUDITORIUM 20 Myrtle St Portland, ME 04101 (207) 808-5400

clare@portlandmaine.gov portlandevents.com

1550 13 2140 5000 100+ 1550 7500 150 contactus@thepoint.community thepoint.community

THE POINT COMMUNITY CENTER 345 Clarks Pond Parkway South Portland, ME 04106 (207) 541-9992

250

2

2500 3500 15 250 400 180

PORT CITY MUSIC HALL 504 Congress St Portland, ME 04101 (207) 899-4990

info@portcitymusichall.com portcitymusichall.com

3000 3 25,000 25,000 160 1500 2500 3000 clare@portlandmaine.gov portlandevents.com 1350 1 10,000 10,000 N/A 1350 1000 200 info@statetheatreportland.com statetheatreportland.com 1000 2-10 12,400 12,400 N/A 1000 400 250 info@westbrookpac.org westbrookpac.org

PORTLAND EXPOSITION BUILDING 239 Park Ave Portland, ME 04102 (207) 808-5400

STATE THEATRE 609 Congress St Portland, ME 04101 (207) 956-6001

WESTBROOK PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 471 Stroudwater St Westbrook, ME 04092 (207) 857-3860

Maximum Capacity

{ Facilities & Restaurants }

Amenities (Open year-round unless otherwise noted)

Reception

Banquet

On-Site Catering

Theater

No. Function Rooms

FACILITIES & RESTAURANTS

1

70

70

–

YES

Perfect for social gatherings. From oyster to pizza there’s something for everyone. Fine wine, micro brews, signature cocktails, private lounge, bowling & bocce. Plenty of parking.

AURA 121 Center St Portland, ME 04101 (207) 772-8274 33 ELMWOOD 33 Elmwood Ave Westbrook, ME 04092 (207) 536-7061

jackie@33elmwood.com 33elmwood.com

5

200

1000

–

YES

We have a private function room for parties, events or corporate use. We provide customized event planning, reserve wines, custom cocktails & menus tailored to your guests. The only destination located in Portland’s historic Old Port district to house four distinct entertainment options in one massive two-floor complex. Reserve our private function room before a show.

info@auramaine.com auramaine.com

1

24

24

–

YES

AZURE CAFE 21 Carriage Rd Freeport, ME 04032 (207) 865-1237 FAX: (207) 865-1238

kate@azurecafe.com azurecafe.com

6

250

250

–

YES

One-of a kind bowling center with award-winning food and craft cocktails. Full-service bar, restaurant and multiple event spaces. Rooftop deck with expansive city skyline views and taco truck.

BAYSIDE BOWL 58 Alder St Portland, ME 04101 (207) 791-2695

info@baysidebowl.com baysidebowl.com

1

120

200

80

YES

Book our rustic two-story venue on Custom House Wharf offering indoor-outdoor seating and bar areas, water views, open kitchens, wood fires and local and globally inspired dishes.

BOONE’S FISH HOUSE & OYSTER ROOM 86 Commercial St, Custom House Wharf Portland, ME 04101 (207) 274-3209

boonesfunctions@gmail.com boonesfishhouse.com

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